Librarians by Day, Authors by Night

By Rachel Mann | April 9 2024 | NewsFrom the Author

Come nighttime these current and former library staff are writing the next big novel you’ll sink your teeth into. Browse below for forthcoming and recently published recs in mysteries, romance, fantasy, and more.

 

FORTHCOMING

All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick
Chris Whitaker
From the New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that spans decades."Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering. I was captivated from page one." ―Bonnie Garmus, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry
Jun 25, 2024
Hardcover
Crown
Grades 9-12 + AP/IB
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Summers End
Summers End
Juneau Black
A unique take on dark academia, featuring everyone's favorite vulpine sleuth, Vera Vixen.
Jul 09, 2024
Paperback
Vintage
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The Hollywood Assistant
The Hollywood Assistant
May Cobb
Named a Most Anticipated Read of 2024 by Zibby Media ∙ Jordy’s Book Club ∙ Novel Suspects ∙ The Nerd Daily ∙ Pure Wow ∙ She Reads ∙ and more! Offered a dream job in Hollywood with a famous director and his actress wife, an insecure woman becomes their personal assistant where their secrets and lies place her in the crosshairs of a murder investigation…from the bestselling author of The Hunting Wives.
Jul 09, 2024
Hardcover
Berkley
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We Shall Be Monsters
We Shall Be Monsters
A Novel
Alyssa Wees
A girl marked for death ventures into the wooded realm of the fairies to rescue her mother in this dark, lyrical fantasy about vengeful witches, beastly fathers, and the stories mothers tell to keep their daughters safe—from the author of Nocturne.
Nov 12, 2024
Paperback
Del Rey
Grades 9-12
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AVAILABLE NOW

Louder Than Hunger
Louder Than Hunger
John Schu

Read by Jeff Ebner with a note read by the Author

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse.

But another voice inside me says,
We need help.
We’re going to die.

*This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF with resources from the book.

Mar 19, 2024
Audiobook Download
Listening Library
Age 10 and up
Grade 5 & Up
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A Cryptic Clue
A Cryptic Clue
Victoria Gilbert
A retired librarian gets back to the books—and into a devilish murder case—in acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert’s new series, the perfect literary adventure for fans of Kate Carlisle and Jenn McKinlay.
Mar 05, 2024
Paperback
Crooked Lane Books
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How Can I Help You
How Can I Help You
Laura Sims
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEARThe New York Times Book Review • Publishers Weekly • CrimeReads • Book RiotA New York Times Book Review Paperback Row PickA LibraryReads PickThe lives of two librarians become dangerously intertwined in this razor-sharp exploration of human nature and the lure of artistic obsession.
Jun 04, 2024
Paperback
G.P. Putnam's Sons
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With Love from Wish & Co.
With Love from Wish & Co.
A Novel
Minnie Darke
A heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give—and give up—in the name of love, from the author of Star-Crossed and The Lost Love Song. Two boxes, both alike in size and shape . . .
Aug 16, 2022
Paperback
Dell
Grades 9-12
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Brass
Brass
A Novel
Xhenet Aliu
A fierce debut novel about mothers and daughters, haves and have-nots, and the stark realities behind the American Dream.
Jan 08, 2019
Paperback
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Grades 9-12 + AP/IB
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